City safety & data profile

AvonIN

Avon, IN is a 16K-resident city in Hendricks County with a median household income of $98,486.

Hendricks County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Avon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Avon has a population larger than 33% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $323,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 67%
By size
$98,486
Median income
$323,800
Median home
5.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Avon

Avon posts a median household income higher than 68% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Avon area.

Top 32%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Avon

Where Avon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$98,486 Top 32% higher than 68% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Avon, IN beyond the headline numbers

Avon sits inside Hendricks County, Indiana, at roughly 39.76°N, -86.40°W. Population 16,451, $98,486 median household income. Median home value $323,800, median rent $1,538. Poverty rate 5.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Avon's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then obesity at 35.9%. 1 hospital in/around Avon, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Avon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,451
Avon
Median Income
$98,486
+45% vs avg
Median Home Value
$323,800
+42% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hendricks County) - Avon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
183K+23%
Median Income
$101,144+48%
Median Home Value
$307,600+92%
Poverty Rate
5.3%+6%
Unemployment
2.6%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Avon, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
Poverty Rate
5.7% -60% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40%
Work From Home 15.6%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 69.6%
African American 14.1%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
Obesity
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.2%
Physical Inactivity
20%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.7%
Current Smoking
12.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Current Asthma
10.8%
Diabetes
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.1%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
IU HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL
AVON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Avon, IN? ▼
Avon, IN has a population of 16,451 people, located in Hendricks County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Avon? ▼
The median household income in Avon, IN is $98,486 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
What is the median home value in Avon? ▼
The median home value in Avon, IN is $323,800. Median rent is $1,538/month.
What are the top health concerns in Avon? ▼
The top health indicators in Avon include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), Obesity (35.9%), High Blood Pressure (34.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Avon? ▼
Avon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Avon? ▼
The median age in Avon, IN is 37.4 years. 40% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Avon, IN is located in Hendricks County, Indiana. With a population of 16K and a $98,486 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Avon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Avon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Avon area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Avon against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hendricks County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.